Patient Care Tech

Eisenhower Health•Rancho Mirage, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Eisenhower Health is seeking a Patient Care Tech to assist with basic patient care skills, including vital signs, intake and outputs, and patient safety. This role also performs support functions for the department, including basic clerical functions, order entry, supply ordering, and maintenance of patient care and desk areas. Eisenhower Health has been a leader in health care for the Coachella Valley since 1971, consistently growing services, capabilities, and facilities to meet the needs of the expanding area.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED or higher level degree if hired after March 1, 2025; Medical Assistant certification or Nursing Assistant certification may be accepted in lieu of education requirement
American Heart Association BLS
Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and unexpected situations
Ability to create a welcoming environment for patients and visitors, demonstrating empathy and respect in all interactions
Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently to meet deadlines
Written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Healthcare experience

Responsibilities

Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
Accurately obtains vital signs (TPR, BP and pain level), height, weight, pulse oximeter; documents and communicates observations and changes to Registered Nurse (RN), if applicable.
Transcribes orders into the Electronic Health Record (EHR) (i.e., films, x-ray, labs and other studies); prepares and records information in patient Electronic Medical Record (EMR) charts timely and accurately, if applicable.
Appropriately positions and ambulates patients per care plan; assists patients in wheelchairs to vehicles, if applicable.
Accurately records intake and output.
Assists with set up and/or feedings of patients; assists patients in completion of personal hygiene needs upon admission or discharge, if applicable.
Provides safe patient environment at all times; stays with patient who may be in danger of falling or hurting themselves; correctly identifies patient per approved patient identification procedures; ensures call bell is within reach and patient safety is maintained on gurney.
Communicates with RN, manager and/or co-workers prior to breaks, lunches and end of shift to ensure continuity of patient care.
Maintains general tidiness of patient care area and unit or clinic; assists with room turnover; maintains and sanitizes gurneys, if applicable.
Maintains supply par levels in department.
Performs shave preps, if applicable.
Performs basic clerical duties; takes phone messages, if applicable.
Obtains provider or patient signatures on appropriate documents, if applicable.
Gathers reports, labs, studies, or other data pertinent to upcoming patient appointments; processes patient referrals to other provider offices, if applicable.
Performs basic order entry, data entry and retrieval, and patient charges.
Performs other duties as assigned.